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P387 VGJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,708 mi
Last recorded32,708 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 VGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 32,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 28,328 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 27,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 26,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 26,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 26,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2019
Pass 25 May 2018 25,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 22,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,037 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 15,037 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,943 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 14,936 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,592 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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P387 VGJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P387 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P387 VGJ registered?

P387 VGJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P387 VGJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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